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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses can help you learn curriculum development, assessment strategies, and learner engagement techniques. You can build skills in creating effective learning experiences, utilizing multimedia resources, and evaluating instructional effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and learning management systems, which support the design and delivery of educational content.


Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Compassion, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Human Resources

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Making Accessible Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Express, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Graphic Design, Creative Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Boost Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

  • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera
  • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Making Accessible Designs: Adobe
  • Market Research: University of California, Davis
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Boost Personal Productivity: Coursera

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